i must capture this setting sun
this moment of warmth
that runs over my bones
beneath blankets of light
i must dip my hands in golden water
in waves of laughter
giggling the shore
i must firm the hand fit to mine
set to draw all that is in me
out
no more drifting wood
i must keep my head thrown back
my mouth wide as i twirl in wild abandon
drinking in the miracle
anticipating the dawn
